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Cox Media Group · 1 month ago

News Writer (Part-Time) - WSB TV

Cox Media Group is an industry-leading media company seeking a News Writer to join WSB TV Atlanta. The Writer will be responsible for creating clear and concise news stories, coordinating with producers, and maximizing the use of graphics and digital platforms to enhance the newscast.

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Responsibilities

Write stories in all formats, conveying the value in the lead line or first ten seconds of the script
Regularly showcase and execute process language
Coordinate with producers on assigned scripts to execute the direction and vision of each story
Maximize use of graphics and pre-production to make the newscast clear and easy to understand
Consistently integrate references/pushes to our digital and social media platforms
Work with production team to ensure that ideas can be executed with robotic cameras and control room automation system
Use all resources possible to get the newest and best information into stories
Contribute story ideas
Attend editorial meetings if they fall within your regular shift and as time allows
Learn to produce newscasts and fill-in produce as needed
Available to have a flexible schedule, that allows to fill-in, as needed, with advance notice

Qualification

JournalismWriting skillsTelevision newsroom experienceDigital publishing experienceCommunication skills

Required

Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide-range working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects

Preferred

Previous work in a television newsroom, newspaper, or digital publishing organization preferred
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university in Journalism or Communications preferred

Company

Cox Media Group

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Cox Media Group is a media and entertainment company located in Atlanta.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Daniel York
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Mark Beck
SVP, Chief Information Officer
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